About This Quiz
Whether it's a few sleepless nights from time to time or long-term insomnia, millions of people are tired. Test how much you know about how to get a good night's sleep -- and what to do when you can't -- in our insomnia quiz.True. When you experience insomnia, you might wake up frequently in addition to experiencing difficulty falling asleep.
While individual needs vary, 7 to 9 hours of sleep is considered the ideal range for adults.
The American Academy of Sleep estimates about 30 to 40 percent of adults suffer symptoms of insomnia annually.
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About 5 percent of adults admit they've fallen asleep behind the wheel at least once in the last 30 days.
All of these problems are caused by insomnia, as well as moodiness, difficulty thinking and having a short temper.
All of these could be culprits for someone experiencing insomnia.
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True. Well, sort of. Insomnia caused by depression might not respond well to SSRI (selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors) antidepressants.
All of these prescription medications are known to cause insomnia in some patients.
Your body counts on melatonin to keep your sleep-wake cycle regular.
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Getting too little sleep is associated with several chronic diseases including depression, type 2 diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease.
False. Insomnia may be short-term (acute) but it may also last just a few days at a time (transient) or long-term (chronic).
According to the National Center for Sleep Disorders Research, about 10 to 15 percent of adults suffer chronic insomnia.
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All of these conditions may cause sleep problems.
False. Eating a large meal within 2 to 3 hours of your bedtime may aggravate sleep disorders.
Sleep hygiene describes your sleep habits.
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Emily Brontë is said to have suffered from chronic insomnia.
Women are at a high risk for developing insomnia.
Relaxation techniques, such as meditation or a warm bath, may make it easier to fall -- and stay -- asleep.
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True. While sleeping pills may help in the short term, long term usage may actually worsen insomnia symptoms.